Theme: Geography

Shona

By Book Importer | Published: August 24, 2011

Fifty-six newly released titles that provide a fascinating portrait of the many peoples that inhabit Africa. These books have natural curriculum tie-ins with multiculturalism, geography, and social studies.

Descriptors: Africa, Botswana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mozambique, Nonfiction, Zimbabwe » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Brazil: The People

By Book Importer | Published: August 13, 2011

This book explores how the history, climate, geography, and religion of Brazil have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life for some of the poorest and some of the wealthiest people in South America.

Descriptors: Americas, Brazil, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Brazil the Land

By Book Importer | Published: August 13, 2011

Text and photographs portray Brazil’s geography and climate, city and rural life, industry, and transportation, focusing especially on the Amazon and the people and animals that live on the river.

Descriptors: Brazil, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Henry The Navigator

By Book Importer | Published: July 5, 2011

Read about the man who started it all. This exciting new book traces the beginnings of the European Age of Exploration through the sponsorship of voyages by Prince Henry of Portugal. Colorful photographs and maps trace the adventures of his

Descriptors: Americas, Biography, Brazil, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Bhutan

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Bhutan”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Bahrain

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Belize

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Belize”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Americas, Belize, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Trinidad and Tobago

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

“Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Trinidad and Tobago”–Provided by publisher.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Grenada

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment

Cameroon

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2011

The highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates the diversity of other cultures in this fully updated and expanded edition.

Descriptors: Africa, Cameroon, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , » Leave a comment